Spivak, C. D. (Charles D.), 1861-1927
Biography
A Jewish Immigrant from Tsarist Russia, Spivak pursued medicine out of a desire to be of service to humanity. In 1896, when his wife Jennie showed signs of incipient tuberculosis, Spivak moved their young family to Denver to take advantage of Colorado’s reputation as the World’s Sanatorium. Spivak's concern for the indignant consumptives he saw flooding into the state led to his founding the Jewish Consumptives’ Relief Society (JCRS), a sanatorium dedicated to the care of all, even those in the advanced stages of TB. Spivak also ensured that the primarily Eastern European Jewish patients were cared for in an environment that respected their culture- unlike many such institutions, the JCRS featured a kosher kitchen and observed the Jewish Sabbath and holidays. Dr. Spivak was also an associate professor of medicine at the University of Denver from 1896-1901.
Citation:
Leḳsiḳon fun der nayer Yidisher liṭeraṭur, 1965 (Spiṿaḳ, Ḥayim; d. 10-16-1927; b. as Ḥayim-Ḥayḳl Spiṿaḳoṿsḳi; d. in Denver, Colorado) Yehoash. Idish ṿerṭerbukh, 1926: t.p. (Dr. Ḥayim Spiṿaḳ) t.p. verso (Dr. C. D. Spivak [in rom.]) Who's who in American Jewry, 1926 (Spivak, Charles; physician, author; b. 12-25-1861, Krementschug, Russia).Found in 4252 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from JCRS to Frank Shoob, 1906 March 14
Typed letter from JCRS to Frank Shoob, dated March 14, 1906. The letter informs that Frank Shoob will be discharged due to his improved condition on March 21. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Frank Shoob, 1906 March 19
Typed letter from JCRS to Frank Shoob, dated March 19, 1906. The letter informs that Frank Shoob's stay at the JCRS sanatorium will be extended until April 18, 1906. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Gabriel Bernhard, 1906 May 7
Typed letter from JCRS to Gabriel Bernhard, dated May 7, 1906. The letter informs that Gabriel Bernhard is improved enough to be discharged May 19, 1906. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Gabriel Bernhard, 1906 May 17
Typed letter from JCRS to Gabriel Bernhard, dated May 17, 1906. The letter informs that transportation has been secured for Gabriel Bernhard, and asks for which date he would like a ticket to be secured. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Glove City Lodge No. 71, I. O. F. of J., 1906 October 28
Typed letter from JCRS to Glove City Lodge, No. 71 I. O. F. of J., Mr. Jacob Frank, on October 28th 1906. The letter informs Mr. Frank that Mr. Max Feldstein has been invited to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Goodman Levi, 1906 January 30
Typed letter from JCRS to Goodman Levi, dated January 30, 1906. The letter informs that Isidore Satenstein has been accepted to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Gussie Glick, 1905 November 7
Typed letter from the JCRS to Gussie Glick, dated November 7, 1905. The letter informs that Gussie Glick has been admitted to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to H. Cohen, 1906 April 28
Typed letter from JCRS to H. Cohen, dated April 28, 1906. The letter informs that Mary Cohen has been discharged from the sanatorium, and is written on her behalf to request means for room and board. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to H. Finkelpearl, 1905 December 9
Typed letter from JCRS to H. Finkelpearl, dated December 9, 1905. The letter informs that Nathan Rabinowitz has been accepted to the JCRS sanatorium. It also requests further information about a rumored auxiliary to JCRS being organized in the recipient's city. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to H. Finkelpearl, 1906 June 26
Typed letter from JCRS to H. Finkelpearl, dated June 26, 1906. The letter informs on the status of Nathan Rabinowitz, and comments that the Finkelpearl's patients have not called on JCRS yet. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.